In a real estate market where home prices are rising, many have begun to reexamine the idea of buying a home, choosing instead, to rent for a while. But often, there is a dilemma: should you keep paying rent, knowing that rent is rising too, or should you lock in your housing cost and buy […]
Grout can be a real problem because it soaks up pet odors. Oof. Houses that smell or look like pets have lived in them are just harder to sell. Here’s how to de-dog your house before putting it on the market — and how to keep it that way while you sell. #1 Steam Clean Everything […]
When it comes to camping, there is no better place to be than Colorado. The Centennial State offers some of the most unique and scenic campgrounds in America, but do you want to know what’s even better than a beautiful Colorado campground? A beautiful Colorado campground that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to […]
If you are a “baby boomer” (born between 1946 and 1964), you may be thinking about selling your current home. Your children may have finally moved out. Your large, four-bedroom house with three bathrooms no longer fits the bill. Taxes are too high. Utilities are too expensive. Cleaning and repair are too difficult. You may […]
The air will smell (much!) sweeter, paint will last longer, and mold will grow slower — or not at all. Now are you ready for a bathroom exhaust fan installation? A bathroom exhaust fan is an inexpensive upgrade that packs a value punch. The shoe-box-size fan clears obnoxious bathroom odors (priceless!) and removes moisture, which […]
Teller County Fairgrounds 421-433 Carr Avenue, Cripple Creek, CO 80813 This Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 11:00 am-6:00 pm and Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 11:00 am-4:00 pm don’t miss the 6th year Top of the World Rodeo event. This is the highest elevation rodeo event in the world at 9,640 ft. It will be […]
Easy-to-afford solutions for your tools, sporting and seasonal gear (so you’ll have room for your car, too). If you’ve got a garage, most likely you’ve got waaayyyy more than cars in there. It’s the catch-all place to keep stuff (mostly) out of sight and out of mind. Put order to the chaos and protect your […]
There are many financial benefits to homeownership, but probably none more important than its ability to create family wealth. How Housing Matters is a joint project of the Urban Land Institute and the MacArthur Foundation. It is an online resource for research and information on how homeownership contributes to individual and community success. Their article, […]
Be honest… who doesn’t dream of being royalty? While we can’t exactly jet off to the UK for a visit with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and Baby Archie, there’s another way to get a taste of the royal lifestyle right here in Colorado by enjoying an overnight stay at this stunning castle that’s fit for […]
No-water and low-water ideas for a drought-friendly yard. Drought happens everywhere, not just in the arid climates. So how do you get to have a beautiful, lush, low-maintenance yard that doesn’t need watering when the temps approach triple digits with no rain in site? Take a cue from homeowners in those arid climates. They know how to […]
